The Seven Years War during the years of 1756 to 1763 was won by Great Britain, but put Britain in a massive debt to pay. At a cost so vital, the debt from the war nearly destroyed the English government. It was the high debt that caused the escalation of tensions leading to the American Revolutionary War. The American Parliament was desperate to gain back the money lost, so they taxed the 13 colonies to recover expenses on the battle over
1. When the American Revolution began, it looked like the colonies faced insurmountable odds. How did a ragtag band of volunteers without a proper source of funding for food and equipment manage to overcome the most powerful army and navy in the world? How did each of the following contribute to the success of the American Revolution? George Washington’s leadership abilities Geography Foreign assistance Colonists’ spirit and attitude The Revolutionary War in America (1775-1783) led to the birth of a new nation.
In order to raise revenue for the French Wars, Pitt introduced indirect taxation on the rich, on things such as candles. In addition, he introduced income tax on incomes over £60 a year, again affecting the rich. This caused disappointment amongst the upper classes. In addition, Pitt’s actions against radicalism caused disappointment and fuelled unrest. For example, the Habeas Corpus was suspended.
The Seven Years War is another name for the French and Indian war. It caused huge damage sand debts among the British. The British realized that the income, which American colonies were helping with, was not enough and the economy
How far do the sources support the interpretation that finance was the main problem of the French monarchy by 1789 There are a number of interpretations by the sources when considering the main problem of the French monarchy. One interpretation of this is the politicisation of the 3rd estate which is supported by sources (A,D and E). In addition to this, the King’s inability to rule (sources B and D) is another interpretation of the problems of the French Monarchy, as they show Louis weakness and his poor decision making. However, the noble privileges supported by (A, C and E) was a large problem in the French monarchy as they were extremely selfish with their privileges. On the other hand, none of these factors compare to the financial situation in which France, was terrible and is show in (sources B, C, D and E) , making this the most supported interpretation that finance was the main problem of the French monarchy in 1789.
Built on the Socialist ideology of state owned and run business, the declining Soviet economy was plagued by economic inefficiencies and corruption. The country suffered from decades of being tossed on the rough seas of inconsistent and capricious political leadership. There were many economic problems caused from the communism system. All the things they knew was taken away so suddenly most didn’t know what to do with themselves. The Government and Economy had fallen with the Soviet Union.
This campaign did weaken Great Britain but it actually put France in even more debt than there was already. More debt lead to more taxes, but the French monarch could not tax the wealth nobility. As a result, "the financial minister, Jacques Necker, attempted to levy taxes on the nobility. That action brought the wrath of the aristocrats, as a result he was forced to dismiss Necker and abandon the new tax in 1781” (“Louis XVI”). As time went
Foreign Adventures a) Napoleons worst failures were in foreign affairs. b) Napoleon tried to take control of Mexico by placing troops and a lot of money in the country but the Mexican patriots resisted and the plan was lost. c) Napoleon’s successes were almost as costly as his failures. 6. A Disastrous War with Prussia a) At this time, France was growing concerned with a growing increasingly concerned about a great rival, Prussia.
The War of 1812 is also considered an unnatural war because the Treaty of Ghent ended the war but resolved none of the issues that started it. The Embargo and the Non-Intercourse Act, which had the purpose of establishing self-sufficiency for the U.S. and improving its economy, further weakened America and deepened the conflict with Britain. The British reasons to wage war against America were that it had chosen France as a trading partner. Failing in peaceful efforts and facing an economic depression, some Americans began to argue for a declaration of war to redeem the national honor. The Congress that was elected in 1810 and met in November 1811 included a group known as the War Hawks who demanded war against Great Britain.
This act affected nearly all residents of the colonial ports. The colonies suffered a constant shortage of currency due to the creation of the Currency Act. This act banned colonials paper currency in which it caused a much bigger issued for the colonies because they was not allowed to used their own paper money to repay debts. An act that affected colonists that was rich, poor, merchants, farmers, and artisans was the Stamp Act. The reason that the Stamp Act affected this group of colonist because it placed a tax on printed material.